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Uniform dressing update
3 Nov 2018

Uniform dressing update

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Inspiration, Organisation | 29

I was going to wait until the end of November to update you on the Uniform project. The thing is I started early (I couldn’t wait!!) and I have some results ready to share with you. Did I enjoy it? … Continued

autumn, cotton, handknits, navy, styling, uniform dressing
Still life photography
27 Oct 2018

Still life photography

by fabrickated | posted in: Colour Analysis, Photography | 8

Still life experiments When I made my book I wanted lots of photographs of people, to illustrate its central message of dressing for your colouring. That meant I had to learn the basics of portrait photography and I was pleased … Continued

bright colours, colour, Irving Penn, photography, still life
Uniform dressing – November challenge
20 Oct 2018

Uniform dressing – November challenge

by fabrickated | posted in: Inspiration, Organisation | 79

There has been an ongoing discussion in magazines and the press about the idea of “uniform dressing”, especially for women. After all men have a uniform, especially for work. That would be the navy or grey suit, worn with a … Continued

autumn, capsule wardrobe, cotton, Finery, navy, uniform
Irving Penn – fashion photographer
13 Oct 2018

Irving Penn – fashion photographer

by fabrickated | posted in: Book writing, History of fashion, Inspiration, Photography | 5

This week, in Photography 2, we are required to learn about a famous photographer. I chose Irving Penn (1917-2009), one of the world’s best fashion photographers. The image below is of Lisa Fonssagrives, a  super model of her day. Born … Continued

1950s, Irving Penn, photography, still life
How to make the Skirt of Joy
9 Oct 2018

How to make the Skirt of Joy

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, History of fashion, Inspiration, SWAP | 19

As summer ended I wanted a bright little skirt to bring joy to me, the wearer, and the viewer. Back in Spring 2014 Chanel had included a beautiful fabric, based on colour charts from 1900. One of my favourite bloggers … Continued

A line skirt, colour, cotton, fabric painting, McCalls 7938, summer, white
Cultural Appropriation in fashion
6 Oct 2018

Cultural Appropriation in fashion

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, History of fashion, Inspiration | 19

There has been quite a row for a few weeks now on Cultural Appropriation. Most notably here in the UK when popular chef Jamie Oliver called a rice dish Jerk Rice, and was criticised by Dawn Butler an MP of … Continued

cultural appropriation, folkwear, tartan
English (and Welsh) country dancing
2 Oct 2018

English (and Welsh) country dancing

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion, Inspiration, Photography | 4

Back to school for Photography 2 Last week we had to produce six photos, so I looked up local events. I found the Stroud Folk Festival was scheduled. We had actually been along the previous year and I knew it would … Continued

clogs, Cotswolds, dancing, folkwear, music, Stroud
Colour analysis – what is your main colour direction?
29 Sep 2018

Colour analysis – what is your main colour direction?

by fabrickated | posted in: Book writing, Colour Analysis, Inspiration, Tips and Techniques | 12

What is this all about? When we do a colour analysis we try to put everyone into one main category of colours Deep, Light, Cool, Warm, Bright or Muted. Most people will suit one better than others, although usually they … Continued

bright, Colour analysis, cool, deep, light, muted, painting, warm
Autumn League pullover
25 Sep 2018

Autumn League pullover

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, knitting, Tips and Techniques | 8

I love everything about this jumper. Choosing it, knitting it, thinking about it, washing it, and of course wearing it. The Autumn League sweater, details here.  Yarn The turquoise yarn I used is splendid. It was a special offer from … Continued

autumn, Autumn League, cashmere, cotton, Grey, knitting, turquoise, wool
Finally Finished Frida-ing
22 Sep 2018

Finally Finished Frida-ing

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects | 14

This week Kathy S from Illinois visited London with her daughter in law and we were able to meet up for a visit to the V&A Frida Kahlo exhibition. It was a treat for me to go again. Following my … Continued

#dresslikefridasal, blue, Chinese embroidery, cotton, Frida Kahlo, pom poms, silk, tie die, weaving

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